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About the league
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is a professional ice hockey league in Eurasia, founded in 2008. The league was established by merging the Russian Super League and other European leagues. The KHL features 23 teams from eight countries, including Russia, Belarus, China, Finland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. Top teams include AK Bars Kazan, SKA Saint Petersburg, and CSKA Moscow. The competition format consists of a regular season, followed by a playoff tournament to determine the Gagarin Cup champion. Notable achievements include the KHL's growth into one of the premier hockey leagues in the world, with many players going on to compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). The league has also produced several internationalstars, such as Alexander Radulov and Ilya Kovalchuk. The KHL has a significant following in Europe and Asia, with games broadcast in multiple languages and countries. Its structure and competition format have made it a popular and competitive league among hockey fans worldwide.